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The Eight-Speed in Everything From BMWs to Rams, and How Long It Lasts
Open the gearbox tunnel of a BMW 3 Series, a Ram 1500, a Range Rover or a Toyota Supra and you will find the same thing: an eight-speed automatic from the German…
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Trucks & 4x4s
The Hilux Champ: Toyota’s Cheaper Workhorse, and Whether Kenya Gets It
The Hilux has grown into a lifestyle truck, and the Toyota Hilux Champ is Toyota’s answer for buyers who just…
The Ford Ranger’s Weak Spots, Engine by Engine
The Ranger has been one of the most popular pickups outside North America for more than a decade, and most…
Hilux or Ranger? The Honest Answer Depends on the Year
Toyota Hilux vs Ford Ranger for buyers: engines, reliability, towing, Kenyan prices and which used or new pickup makes more…
Buying Guides
The Eight-Speed in Everything From BMWs to Rams, and How Long It Lasts
Open the gearbox tunnel of a BMW 3 Series, a Ram 1500, a Range Rover or a Toyota Supra and…
CVT or Automatic? Which Gearbox Lasts, and Which to Buy
Most new cars with an automatic gearbox now use one of three designs, and the badge on the boot rarely…
The Cars Worth Buying in Kenya, From KSh 700,000 Up
Most Kenyan car buyers aren’t choosing between brands. They’re choosing between a handful of Japanese models that fill every yard…
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